The webinar will be facilitated by BCCIC’s Executive Director, Mike Simpson, who has survived multiple GAC audits while running his own non-governmental organization, One Sky.

The webinar will cover:

• Administrative and financial must-haves to ensure you are prepared to survive a GAC audit.
• Key recordkeeping considerations for GAC audits.
• Tips for avoiding the most common mistakes that will lead to audit troubles.
• What to expect during the audit itself and how to help it go as smoothly as possible.

 

Facilitator Bio: Michael Simpson is the Executive Director of the British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC). Prior to working for BCCIC, Michael was the Executive Director of One Sky – The Canadian Institute for Sustainable Living. His work with One Sky varied from leading major bilateral projects in West Africa including Nigeria and Sierra Leone to working in Latin America on projects ranging from forest conservation to leadership development. Simpson was an active voice for Canadian civil society at international forums ranging from the World Summit on Sustainable Development to UN meetings on renewable energy.